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HK52 EEJ

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 142,052 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,565 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,553 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 104,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,201 miles

covers fitted top engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted top engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,267 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 19,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,643 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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HK52 EEJ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 87,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK52 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK52 EEJ registered?

HK52 EEJ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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